UN sets new troop ceiling for MINUSCA
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Alwihda Info
Illustrative image · Freeman Sipila (VOA)The UN Security Council adopted resolution 2836 without opposition, setting a troop ceiling for MINUSCA until 15 November 2027. The text refocuses the mission on consolidating gains and backs a trial of a garrison army in border areas, according to Alwihda Info.
UN Security Council resolution 2836 sets a new troop ceiling for MINUSCA, while renewing the mission’s mandate in the Central African Republic until 15 November 2027. The text was adopted unanimously after negotiations led by France with Central African authorities and members of the Council, according to Alwihda Info.
The new mandate refocuses MINUSCA on consolidating gains and provides for stronger support for the deployment of Central African security forces and the extension of state authority into border areas. It notably provides for a pilot implementation of a garrison army, according to Alwihda Info.
Central African authorities are also called on to continue disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of fighters, to fight impunity and to respect human rights. The arrangement is to prepare gradual transfers of responsibilities to Bangui, based on joint planning, according to Alwihda Info.
The resolution comes a day after the extension of MINUSCA’s mandate until November 2027, announced on 13 November. It also follows discussions on a reduction in MINUSCA’s strength, published on 12 November.
